Schools in Penrith, NSW

There are 41 schools near Penrith: 28 government, 10 Catholic and 3 independent. The average ICSEA score is 999 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 21,932 students.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025.

Schools
41
Average ICSEA
999
National average 1000
Students
21,932
Government
28

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

Penrith School Map

Penrith, NSWValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near Penrith

  1. #1
    Penrith High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1186
    ICSEA
    930 students
    59 teachers
    16 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 1% nationally
    94% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    Montgrove College
    Independent Combined · K-12
    1106
    ICSEA
    675 students
    71 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 14% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    51% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    St Nicholas of Myra Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1068
    ICSEA
    169 students
    18 teachers
    9 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 25% nationally
    7% Indigenous
    33% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    Bethany Catholic Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1058
    ICSEA
    540 students
    43 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 29% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    25% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    Caroline Chisholm College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1054
    ICSEA
    1,011 students
    80 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 30% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    26% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    Leonay Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1049
    ICSEA
    191 students
    14 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 32% nationally
    7% Indigenous
    12% language background other than English
    School website
  7. #7
    Kingswood Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1048
    ICSEA
    499 students
    30 teachers
    17 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 33% nationally
    9% Indigenous
    74% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    Penrith Christian School
    Independent Combined · K-12
    1047
    ICSEA
    744 students
    70 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 33% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    27% language background other than English
    School website
  9. #9
    Our Lady of The Way Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1047
    ICSEA
    328 students
    32 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 33% nationally
    7% Indigenous
    12% language background other than English
    School website
  10. #10
    St Mary MacKillop Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1040
    ICSEA
    398 students
    30 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 36% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    10% language background other than English
    School website
  11. #11
    Corpus Christi Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1025
    ICSEA
    518 students
    32 teachers
    16 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 42% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    17% language background other than English
    School website
  12. #12
    Xavier College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1025
    ICSEA
    1,185 students
    98 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 42% nationally
    7% Indigenous
    34% language background other than English
    School website
  13. #13
    Penola Catholic College Emu Plains
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1024
    ICSEA
    709 students
    69 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 42% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  14. #14
    St Joseph's Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1019
    ICSEA
    310 students
    30 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 44% nationally
    11% Indigenous
    46% language background other than English
    School website
  15. #15
    Jordan Springs Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1017
    ICSEA
    1,119 students
    61 teachers
    18 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 45% nationally
    9% Indigenous
    46% language background other than English
    School website
  16. #16
    St Dominic's College
    Independent Secondary · 7-12
    1008
    ICSEA
    1,010 students
    87 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 50% nationally
    7% Indigenous
    16% language background other than English
    School website
  17. #17
    Surveyors Creek Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1007
    ICSEA
    424 students
    29 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 50% nationally
    8% Indigenous
    19% language background other than English
    School website
  18. #18
    Emu Heights Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1006
    ICSEA
    237 students
    13 teachers
    18 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 50% nationally
    9% Indigenous
    10% language background other than English
    School website
  19. #19
    Regentville Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1003
    ICSEA
    523 students
    37 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 52% nationally
    10% Indigenous
    14% language background other than English
    School website
  20. #20
    Henry Fulton Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    998
    ICSEA
    219 students
    18 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 54% nationally
    7% Indigenous
    14% language background other than English
    School website
  21. #21
    Orchard Hills Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    995
    ICSEA
    242 students
    13 teachers
    19 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 55% nationally
    7% Indigenous
    40% language background other than English
    School website
  22. #22
    Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    994
    ICSEA
    807 students
    72 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 56% nationally
    10% Indigenous
    15% language background other than English
    School website
  23. #23
    Glenmore Park Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    994
    ICSEA
    455 students
    38 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 56% nationally
    13% Indigenous
    23% language background other than English
    School website
  24. #24
    Emu Plains Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    993
    ICSEA
    406 students
    29 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 57% nationally
    13% Indigenous
    11% language background other than English
    School website
  25. #25
    Penrith Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    986
    ICSEA
    524 students
    39 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 59% nationally
    11% Indigenous
    49% language background other than English
    School website
  26. #26
    Samuel Terry Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    980
    ICSEA
    521 students
    30 teachers
    17 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 62% nationally
    14% Indigenous
    12% language background other than English
    School website
  27. #27
    Jamisontown Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    980
    ICSEA
    317 students
    25 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 62% nationally
    13% Indigenous
    23% language background other than English
    School website
  28. #28
    Glenmore Park High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    976
    ICSEA
    956 students
    81 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 64% nationally
    8% Indigenous
    14% language background other than English
    School website
  29. #29
    York Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    973
    ICSEA
    515 students
    35 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 65% nationally
    13% Indigenous
    15% language background other than English
    School website
  30. #30
    Cambridge Gardens Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    965
    ICSEA
    341 students
    22 teachers
    16 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 69% nationally
    18% Indigenous
    17% language background other than English
    School website
  31. #31
    Jamison High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    964
    ICSEA
    834 students
    73 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 69% nationally
    12% Indigenous
    16% language background other than English
    School website
  32. #32
    Penrith South Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    958
    ICSEA
    441 students
    35 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 72% nationally
    17% Indigenous
    22% language background other than English
    School website
  33. #33
    Kingswood South Public School
    Government Primary · P-6
    956
    ICSEA
    304 students
    42 teachers
    7 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 73% nationally
    18% Indigenous
    33% language background other than English
    School website
  34. #34
    Kingswood High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    955
    ICSEA
    1,005 students
    70 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 73% nationally
    14% Indigenous
    31% language background other than English
    School website
  35. #35
    Cambridge Park Public School
    Government Primary · P-6
    926
    ICSEA
    523 students
    41 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 83% nationally
    16% Indigenous
    17% language background other than English
    School website
  36. #36
    Cambridge Park High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    916
    ICSEA
    633 students
    60 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 86% nationally
    18% Indigenous
    20% language background other than English
    School website
  37. #37
    Cranebrook High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    916
    ICSEA
    871 students
    66 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 86% nationally
    23% Indigenous
    18% language background other than English
    School website
  38. #38
    Braddock Public School
    Government Primary · K-6
    880
    ICSEA
    332 students
    26 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 93% nationally
    29% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  39. #39
    Wadangali Public School
    Government Primary · P-6
    810
    ICSEA
    166 students
    17 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 97% nationally
    48% Indigenous
    14% language background other than English
    School website
  40. #40
    Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre
    Government Combined
    5 teachers
    School website
  41. #41
    CathWest Innovation College McCarthy Campus
    Catholic Secondary

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Penrith NSW?

There are 41 schools near Penrith: 28 government (public), 10 Catholic, and 3 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Penrith?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Penrith is 999. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Penrith?

The school near Penrith with the highest ICSEA score is Penrith High School with an ICSEA of 1186 and 930 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage; the national average is 1000. Shows schools within about 5 km of the centre of Penrith.